"It is funny that news is being spread that Arvind does not want the media around," AAP leader Ashutosh said. He was referring to news reports that a request was made to Delhi Police in this regard but it was turned down by the police.

Delhi Police, on its part, said that it cannot stop mediapersons from covering any public gathering but did not say if such a request had been made to it. Police Commissioner BS Bassi said the police don't disclose such communication as these are "privileged".

He said the police can't restrict "identified media persons" from covering any public gathering.

"Communication which takes place between government agencies and police is privileged. So, I won't like to discuss it. But as far as media is concerned, personnel from media, if they are identified, can go to (cover) any public function," Bassi said.